Gratitude

This concert unfolds as a heartfelt tribute through the intimate language of chamber music, featuring Bach’s reflective early cantata, selections by VOCES8 spanning several centuries, and Beethoven’s “Archduke” Trio, a musical note of gratitude to his most devoted patron. This concert embodies a journey of thankfulness, from Baroque introspection to Classical exuberance, celebrating the enduring human spirit of appreciation and connection.

J.S. BACH
Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich, BWV 150

VOCES8; Stefan Jackiw, SooBeen Lee, violins; Sterling Elliott, Leland Ko, cello; Inon Barnatan, organ

GIBBONS
O Clap Your Hands

MOUTON
Nesciens mater

CAROLINE SHAW
And the swallow 

RACHMANINOFF
Bogoroditse Devo

JAKE RUNESTAD
Let My Love Be Heard 

REENA ESMAIL
When the Violin 

VOCES8
Andrea Haines, MaryRuth Miller, sopranos; Katie Jeffries-Harris, alto; Barnaby Smith, countertenor & Artistic Director; Blake Morgan, Euan Williamson, tenors; Christopher Moore, baritone; Dominic Carver, bass

BEETHOVEN
Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97 “Archduke”

Inon Barnatan, piano; Stefan Jackiw, violin; Alisa Weilerstein, cello

Ticketholders are invited to come early to enjoy a free pre-performance Prelude Concert. Join us at 6:30 PM in The Baker-Baum Concert Hall for Codha Quartet performing Françaix’s String Trio and Bax’s Piano Quartet in One Movement.